It's Not My Biggest Pet Peeve, But It Rates Pretty High Up There
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Sunday, October 23, 2022
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Some Phrases Have Stood the Test of Time; I Still Hear a Few of Them Today
The historical context of the phrase, "close, but no cigar" was used greatly in the early part of the twentieth century. It was said to someone who fell slightly short of a winning outcome. The phrase originates from the 1920s when cigars were handed out as prizes at state fairs and carnivals. At... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, October 21, 2022
Which Gender Should It Be?
A language teacher was explaining to her class that in French, nouns unlike their English counterparts, are grammatically designated as masculine or feminine. '"House" in French, is feminine - "la Maison", while "pencil" in French is masculine - "le crayon."' One puzzled student asked, "What gender... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, October 20, 2022
The Mystery Behind Some Truths Are Stranger Than Fiction
The mysterious three-sided “polygon” nicknamed the “Bennington Triangle” is centered around Glastenbury Mountain in Vermont. It was given the nickname by paranormal author Joseph A. Citro, denoting a series of unsolved disappearances in the area between 1945 and 1950. One case that sticks out more... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Missouri River Receives a Peaceful Gaze
It has been a long time coming for those who have been overlooked due to ignorance. Today, this fifty-foot sculpture gives honor to the women of the Sioux Nation. It is located in South Dakota. The statue has been named "Dignity of Earth and Sky," and was created by artist Dale Lamphere. She casts a... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
A Huge Indicator That You Might Be Older Than Dirt
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A Cute & Clever Writing Tip from a Genius Author
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Monday, October 17, 2022
The 1940s Day Attire is Now the Look for Girls Going Out to Night Clubs
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Saturday, October 15, 2022
How Lunch at the Beach Quickly Turns into A Horror Movie
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Friday, October 14, 2022
Priceless
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